Randy Orton defeated Edge after a “punt kick” to the head on tonight’s WWE Backlash main event.
The match was billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” by WWE and featured different camera angles, plus piped in crowd noise. The announcers stated before the match that WWE would be enhancing the viewing experience for the match, using the different angles and other tricks. Maybe not the greatest match ever, but surely a great match as per fans reaction around the internet.
The match opened with a “MSG” sign hanging above the ring, on a microphone holder, to represent Madison Square Garden, as the voice of late WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel rang out, introducing both competitors. Referee Charles Robinson brought them to the middle of the ring and went over the rules for another extra touch.
Besides the tribute to The Fink, the match also included The Rock’s Rock Bottom by Edge, and Triple H’s Pedigree by Orton. The also used Three Amigos from WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, which Orton tried but Edge blocked, and then delivered on his own.
WWE received some criticism on social media for the piped in crowd noise, mainly due to how it clashed with the real noise from the WWE NXT developmental trainees as “fans” in the crowd.
It was reported that WWE taped the match at around 35 minutes. John Pollock noted on Twitter that the bout ran for 44 minutes and 46 seconds.
As noted earlier, Edge was reportedly seriously injured during the match, which was taped back on Sunday, June 7. You can click here for news on the injury and how long Edge may be out of action.
Stay tuned for updates on Edge and Orton. It’s likely that the feud is over, especially with Edge being on the shelf now. There’s no word yet on if they had a rubber match planned for the two as Edge won their Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36 in April. Randy Orton did get down into Edge’s face after the match and tell him to go home to be with his wife and kids, and to tell them Uncle Randy said hi.
Only one voice could ring announce the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. #ThankYouFink#WWEBacklash #EdgevsOrton pic.twitter.com/ROTGjCVoFX
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
With PURPOSE, @RandyOrton has arrived.
Are we about to witness the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever at #WWEBacklash?
Find out NOW on @WWENetwork! ?? https://t.co/mEtFCkYeOf pic.twitter.com/n4mqYKWOOV
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) June 15, 2020
#TheViper smells doubt.#WWEBacklash @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/Deh7TXpLDj
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
Does @RandyOrton have @EdgeRatedR‘s number? #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/ZxxLDBfHWU
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
Nope.#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/xxa9jdMqKA
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
“YOU STILL GOT IT!” ???? ??????
“YOU STILL GOT IT!” ???? ??????
“YOU STILL GOT IT!” ???? ??????
“YOU STILL GOT IT!” ???? ??????
“YOU STILL GOT IT!” ???? ??????#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/iKg9FXdoBL— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
#TheViper @RandyOrton is not messin’ around anymore. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/h3j6zO0aax
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
3?? AMIGOS.#WWEBacklash @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/uzKDlBFAe2
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
We’ve approached @RicFlairNatrBoy vs. @REALSteamboat territory…
WOOOOO! #WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/6Ioq66kOyP
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
Greatest minds think alike.#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/GeC6FOmXTk
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
HAD THAT ONE SCOUTED.#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/Mp2mtvy7ZO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
The meaning of GRIT.#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/mNZHGyClPi
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
Is it GAME OVER for @EdgeRatedR?!#WWEBacklash @RandyOrton @TripleH pic.twitter.com/zAtSODK8np
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
RATED-R for … ROCK BOTTOM!#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR @TheRock pic.twitter.com/A7BrCJ5UME
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
Two SPEARS in a row … and a KICK-OUT by @RandyOrton?!#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/b4mjAsPY98
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
THAT. WAS. AWESOME.@RandyOrton has DEFEATED @EdgeRatedR in what very well may be the GREATEST WRESTLING MATCH EVER! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/dcEfAuKtjm
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
“Go home. Be with Beth, be with your daughters … and tell all three of them that Uncle Randy said ‘hi.'”#WWEBacklash @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/DOsWRIza8T
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
#TheViper @RandyOrton is ending this match the same way he started it.
What does this mean for @EdgeRatedR?#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/zimSYiaUyr
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
PEDIGREE from @RandyOrton!
ROCK BOTTOM from @EdgeRatedR!Nothin’ but the Greatest Wrestling Moves Ever for the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.#WWEBacklash @TheRock @TripleH pic.twitter.com/apxlDyWMxd
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
An incredible performance.#WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/xOf7OlU3fJ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 15, 2020
What condition could BOTH @RandyOrton and @EdgeRatedR be in following the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever? #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/G20GcBbHSC
— WWE (@WWE) June 15, 2020
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